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Month: September 2013

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Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata Readies For Tourism Conference

Above: Puerto Plata By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s Puerto Plata is set to host its Discover Puerto Plata Marketplace next month. The conference, which will take place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, will be hosted at […]

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Jamaica's Sunset at the Palms to Become Adults-Only Resort

Above: Sunset at the Palms By the Caribbean Journal staff The Sunset at the Palms Resort in Negril, Jamaica is becoming an adults-only property. The all-inclusive resort will shift to that status starting Dec. 24, meaning it will only take […]

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CaribbeanTales Names Winners of Toronto Film Showcase

Above: Karen Chapman, who won for her pitch of “Cocoon” By the Caribbean Journal staff The CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase has named the award winners of this past weekend’s competition. This year was the eighth edition of the showcase, which […]

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Dominica to Embark on Solar Street Light Project, With Help From China

Above Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica is embarking on a project to install solar street lights across the country. The project, which will involve the installation of 4851 solar lights, will be supported by the government […]


Walgreens Opens First Store in United States Virgin Islands

Above: the opening ceremony By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been around for 112 years, but American drug retailing giant Walgreens had never opened a store in the US Virgin Islands — until now. The company opened its first store outside […]


Antigua and Barbuda Courts Investment in the United Arab Emirates

Above: the Burj Khalifa By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Finance Minister Harold Lovell has returned to the country following a trip to Dubai, the Ministry announced. Lovell was in the United Arab Emirates to present at the […]

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St Kitts and Nevis Completes Construction of Airport Solar Farm

Above: Robert L Bradshaw International Airport (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has officially completed construction on a 1-megawatt solar farm at the country’s Robert L Bradshaw International Airport. The solar farm will officially launch […]


Direct Mail From the US to Cuba?

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s been 50 years since there was direct mail service between the United States and Cuba. That could soon change, thanks to discussions between the two countries. A Cuban delegation held talks Monday […]


Six Great Restaurants in Curacao

Dutch, Indonesian, Danish, French … Curacao is a world of flavours. The Dutch Caribbean island features a diverse range of culinary experiences, from traditional French bistros to funky Latin-fusion outposts. Here are six restaurants to try next time you’re there. […]

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LIAT CEO Ian Brunton Resigns

Above: a LIAT plane By Alexander Britell LIAT CEO Ian Brunton has tendered his resignation, the company confirmed to Caribbean Journal on Monday. The move comes during a period of struggle for the Caribbean’s regional airline, which recently begun a […]


Haiti, Jamaica Tied in Latest FIFA World Football Rankings

Above: the Reggae Boyz By the Caribbean Journal staff After months of constant leapfrogging, Haiti and Jamaica are now tied in the race to be the Caribbean’s top-ranked side, according to the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Haiti’s Les Grenadiers and […]


St Kitts' Ocean Terrace Inn Taps New York Firm to Manage Rebranding

Above: the Ocean Terrace Inn By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts’ Ocean Terrace Inn has appointed New York-based Richard Williams & Associates to rebrand and manage the turnaround of the historic property. The hotel, which has been in St […]


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